Villagers in Llanbradach and Pwllypant braved the freezing conditions on Friday night to turn out in force to welcome Father Christmas.A large number of children, together with parents and grandparents, went to…
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Police officers who arrested Llanbradach murderer commended
The police officers who arrested a murderer just after he stabbed and killed a pensioner have been commended.Police Constables Christopher Fairclough and James Bramwell arrested Martin Davies on March 24 last year…
Ex-Army man sets up business with Caerphilly Council help
An ex-serviceman from Llanbradach has set up his own decoration and finishing business with help from Caerphilly County Borough Council.Mark Brown left the Army in June this year and set up a…
Caerphilly County Borough Remembrance Services 2010
People across the county borough are getting ready to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in military conflict.Below are some of the events taking place this weekend. Blackwood Cenotaph,…
Llanbradach car dealer prosecuted by trading standards
The owners and associates of a Llanbradach car dealers have been prosecuted after a trading standards investigation.Darren Charles Marshall, Matthew David Peachey and David Paul Jones were prosecuted for offences related to…
Giant pair of wellies in Caerphilly town to highlight risk of flooding
Shoppers in Caerphilly town will be looking twice today as they zip from shop to shop as a giant pair of Wellington boots are due to be displayed.The wellies will be appearing…
Caerphilly Post Offices get cash boost
Post Offices in Llanbradach, Senghenydd and Bargoed’s McDonnell Road office are to get makeovers after successfully applying for improvement grants from the Welsh Assembly.Llanbradach, Senghenydd and McDonnell Road are three of 41…
£900,000 road improvements across Caerphilly County Borough underway
Almost £1million worth of road and pavement repairs across Caerphilly County Borough are well underway, according to the council.Earlier this year, following one of the coldest winters in a generation, the cabinet…
Llanbradach dog rescue charity gets helping hand from Vodafone
A Llanbradach dog rescue charity has welcomed a new member of staff thanks to mobile phone giant Vodafone.The Vodafone Foundation’s World of Difference UK programme has helped 22-year-old Kaylie Williams realise her…
Police crackdown on illegal parking in Caerphilly County Borough
Gwent Police recently held a crackdown day against illegal parking – with the help of 22 new student police officers.Officers targeted areas right across the county borough, which were identified as suffering…